The home loan refinance process is similar to the home buying process with a few obvious exceptions. You don’t need to select a Realtor, go through the house hunting process, execute a contract, etc.).
The very first step in the home loan refinance process to determine what type of mortgage refinance is right for you.
Refinance
Refinance Process
Rate and Term Refinance
The first step for a rate and term refinance is to conduct a refinance analysis to determine if a refi will even save you money. The next step is to determine the costs associated with the refinance. And the last step is to determine if the savings justify the costs.
- Complete a Refinance Analysis
- Get Pre-Qualified
- Send Documentation
- Loan Consultation
- Start the Loan Process
- Closing
- Funding
- Post Closing
- Live Happily Ever After
General Info
Types of Mortgage Refinances – this provides an overview of the most common types (and reasons) for refinancing a home loan. Should I Refinance My Mortgage – learn about the costs and savings to determine your break-even period Refinance Analysis – let us run the numbers to give you a cost analysis and determine your true break-even period for the refinance.Costs and Prepaids
PREPAIDS AND ESCROWSThere is a difference between fees paid for closing (i.e. closing costs) and prepaids paid at closing. Fees paid are the cost to do the loan; prepaids are items you’re paying regardless of whether you refinance or not. Prepaids include per diem interest, property taxes, and […more]
Prepaids and Escrows for Refinances – it will “feel” like you’re double paying escrows but it’s a neat little trick to getting some extra cash after refinancing.
Refinance Closing Costs Calculator – get a sense of what the closing costs are for refinancing and the different ways to structure the loan.
Now that we’re embarking on a refinance together you should know that there are two key factors that impact our estimates and your bottom-line: your payoff and your upcoming monthly payment.
Payoffs and Payments – your mortgage payoff will be more than you think and the exact amount is currently […more]
Property Taxes May Be Due – this is for closings that occur in October through January.
Refinance Process
When refinancing your home loan the greatest up-front risk is your appraisal costs – that’s because the appraisal is the only financial obligation you have should the loan not close. Once the Appraiser inspects a property the money is then considered spent and you will be […more]
Prepare For the Appraisal – tips on how to prepare your home to ensure you get a clean and correct appraisal.
FUNDING: 3 DAYS OF WAITING
There is a mandatory three day waiting period after closing before a refinance home loan can fund. These three days do not include Sundays or Federal holidays and are only applicable to refinances on primary homes; refinances on vacation homes and investment properties do not have this waiting period and […more]
Continuity of Title for Refinances: please let us know if anything has changed on your home’s title since you purchased it (i.e. if you’ve added or removed someone from title).
How Name Appears At Closing – the way your name will appear on the closing costs is predetermined by how your name is vested on the title. Please let us know if you would like to update your name from what’s showing on the deed.